Leviticus 1-3, Psalm 27, hebrews 2
What do you want? What would make you happy? Go ahead, make a list. My list is dominated by relationships and money. Those things, I think, will bring the happiness and fulfillment my soul is searching for. I can break my want list down a little further and get vacations, cars, furniture, promotions, and health. Now, consider your prayers. How are your prayers shaped by what you want? If I am honest, this is where most of my prayers are focused. They stand in stark contrast to the prayer of David in Psalm 27.
The one thing I ask of the Lord—
the thing I seek most—
is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
delighting in the Lord’s perfections
and meditating in his Temple. Psalms 27:4 (NLT)
There is something that David figured out that I often miss. He knew that living in the presence of God, every day, was the only thing needed. In God’s presence, fear is eliminated, protection is provided, and confidence rendered. While those things are great, David understands that there is more to fulfillment. He delights in simple moments contemplating the beauty of the Lord.